2012 Audi Q5 Technical Service Bulletins

1,285 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Audi Q5. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10122540Jul 2, 2014Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 13-34 dated September 23, 2013. Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers.
• 10122539Jul 2, 2014Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 13-35 dated September 23, 2013. Squeaking noises are heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered. The noises may be more prevalent in wet weather. The folds of the outer rubber boots on the front axle shafts may come in contact with each other when the steering wheel is turned, causing squeaking noises. These noises are more likely to occur when the…
• 10122535Jul 2, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 14-32 dated July 1, 2014. Hesitation concerns, harsh downshifts when braking, or harsh 1-2 upshifts. Further transmission control module (TCM), J217, software calibration needed to improve shift concerns. Further engine control module (ECM), J623, software calibration needed to improve hesitation.
• 10066003Jul 2, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226533Jul 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster.
• 10226531Jul 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Hesitation concerns, harsh downshifts when braking, or harsh 1-2 upshifts
• 10210683Jul 1, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. Transmission warning may appear in instrument cluster. After ignition cycle, the warning message is no longer present. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temperature range in the extended environmental conditions of the diagnosis protocol. This TSB only applies if the ATF level is correct and there are no leaks.
• 10122534Jul 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 14-22 dated May 1, 2014. Transmission warning may appear in instrument cluster. After ignition cycle, the warning message is no longer present. DTC P074100 (Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance) or ?Stuck Off? is stored in transmission control module (TCM). The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temperature range in the extended…
• 10122532Jul 1, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-14 dated August 26, 2013. Hesitation concerns, harsh downshifts when braking, or harsh 1-2 upshifts. Further transmission control module (TCM), J217, software calibration needed to improve shift concerns. Further engine control module (ECM), J623, software calibration needed to improve hesitation.
• 10231130Jun 30, 2014Engine cooling. Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
• 10250981Jun 26, 2014Tires. Message "TPMS" in instrument cluster
• 10122419Jun 26, 2014Equipment, Tires. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-38 dated July 11, 2013. Scenario A is after the engine is started, the message "TPMS" appears briefly then turns off. No DTCs are stored. Scenario B is the message "TPMS" appears constantly. DTC 03159 (tire pressure monitoring in ESP function) is stored in the ABS control module, J104 (address word 03), with one or more additional DTCs.
• 10066032Jun 26, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122415Jun 20, 2014Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
• 10231127Jun 9, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
• 10216703Jun 6, 2014Equipment, Engine cooling. Under certain driving conditions, the linkage for the waste gate actuation can encounter excessive wear which leads to play at the waste gate flap. This leads to boost escaping through a loose flap, which sets DTC P029900 (Negative Pressure Deviation).
• 10122417Jun 6, 2014Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 21 number 13-16 dated July 9, 2013. The MIL is on. DTC P029900 (Negative Pressure Deviation) is stored as a static fault in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Under certain driving conditions, the linkage for the waste gate actuation can encounter excessive wear which leads to play at the waste gate flap. This leads to boost escaping through a loose…
• 10122440Jun 3, 2014Electrical system. Audi has determined that, under specific conditions, the turbocharger could malfunction and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster to illuminate due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by this component. The MIL is part of your on-board diagnostic system. Please refer to your owner's manual for additional information about the MIL.
• 10056393Jun 2, 2014Engine cooling. Audi: see document search button for owner letter. Under certain specific conditions, 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, emissions control systems warranty, for turbocharger, has been extended, due to a malfunction.
• 10210681Jun 1, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Hesitation concerns, harsh downshifts when braking, or harsh 1-2 upshifts. Further transmission control module (TCM), J217, software calibration needed to improve shift concerns. Further engine control module (ECM), J623, software calibration needed to improve hesitation.
• 10212703May 29, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
• 10228295May 28, 2014Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
• 10226529May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
• 10221947May 28, 2014Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
• 10210679May 28, 2014Electronic stability control, Transmission and drivetrain. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine electronic control system…
• 10122465May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-07 dated May 29, 2013. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the accelerator is depressed, and/or the vehicle hesitates (lacks power on take-off). No DTCs are stored. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left…
• 10122452May 28, 2014Engine, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 13-49 dated May 14, 2013. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating…
• 10231139May 26, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10226528May 22, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster.
• 10210678May 22, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer may report transmission warning light is illuminated. In some cases, the vehicle will not move after being started and placed into gear. After key cycle, the vehicle drives without restriction. The DTCs are stored due to an issue with the transmission control module software.
• 10122464May 22, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-17 dated September 11, 2013. Customer may report transmission warning light is illuminated. In some cases, the vehicle will not move after being started and placed into gear. After key cycle, the vehicle drives without restriction. DTCs are stored in the transmission control module (TCM). If DFCCs do not match exactly, this TSB does not apply. The DTCs are…
• 10065997May 22, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226526May 15, 2014Steering. Gearbox warning light on (DTC P060B00 stored in TCM)
• 10226525May 15, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission faults stored (DTC P1703 or U1111)
• 10210676May 15, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Customer may report that the transmission warning light is on. A software change in the diagnosis function was made.
• 10210675May 15, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Other or unknown. If the memory is read with guided fault finding (GFF) or if Immobilizer test plans are performed, the above DTC entries may be stored due to a communication error between the VAS tester and the TCM. (In particular, the issue happens with tester VAS 5051B).
• 10122462May 15, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-35 dated January 26, 2012. Customer may report that the transmission warning light is on. DTC P060B00 (2528) (Internal Control Module A/D Processing Performance) is stored in the transmission control module (TCM), J217 (address word 02). A software change in the diagnosis function was made.
• 10122461May 15, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 11-20 dated May 13, 2011. There is no customer complaint with this concern. DTCs may be stored. If the memory is read with guided fault finding (GFF) or if Immobilizer test plans are performed, the above DTC entries may be stored due to a communication error between the VAS tester and the TCM. (In particular, the issue happens with tester VAS 5051B).
• 10065995May 15, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250971May 14, 2014Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
• 10122467May 14, 2014Suspension, Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 14-49 dated April 17, 2014. Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. This condition does not lead to any handling concerns or loss of vehicle control. The customer feels the vibration while driving at highway speeds from 55 ? 80 mph (88 ? 128 km/h). This bulletin is not applicable if this vehicle has a Repair…
• 10249085May 13, 2014Other or unknown. Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
• 10226540May 5, 2014Suspension. Squealing, howling, or whistling noise from under vehicle when cold
• 10122466May 5, 2014Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 39 number 12-12 dated June 12, 2012. A squealing, howling, or whistling noise may be heard coming from under the vehicle. The condition is typically noticed when the vehicle is cold and is moving at speeds of 5 - 60 mph. The noise is from the intermediate bearing of the propeller shaft.
• 10226521May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Lane departure. Transmission warning message in cluster (P074100 stored in TCM)
• 10122458May 1, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-38 dated February 22, 2012. The ignition key cannot be removed even though the gear shifter is in Park (P). The vehicle is mechanically in the Park position, but this is not recognized electronically. The gear shifter cannot be moved from the Park position. On vehicles with Audi advanced key, the vehicle cannot be locked by remote control after the engine has…
• 10122457May 1, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-01 dated April 24, 2013. Transmission warning may appear in instrument cluster. After ignition cycle, the warning message is no longer present. DTC P074100 (Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance) or ?Stuck Off? is stored in transmission control module (TCM), J217 (address word 03). The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this…
• 10212673Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. Low battery charge: Diagnosis tips and TAC instructions
• 10210621Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. This TSB provides basic diagnosis steps for discharged batteries, general tips for working with batteries, and system verification steps to ensure that the vehicle is configured correctly. For additional information on known current draw issues, refer to the following TSBs: ? 2014127: 27 Battery dead or low after returning to the vehicle (2007 A6, A8, Q7) ? 2019143: 27 Battery discharged on some vehicles with…
• 10122336Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 12-12 dated February 28, 2012. Customer may report that the vehicle does not start due to a discharged battery. The vehicle has either a battery diagnostic management control module or a battery energy management control module. This TSB provides basic diagnosis steps for discharged batteries, general tips for working with batteries, and system verification…

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